Invention Reference Number
202305488
2,3-butanediol (BDO) is a diol compound derived from fermentation broth which can be used as a feedstock for sustainable liquid fuel generation. We previously submitted a patent application for recovering BDO from fermentation broth via reactive separation with an aldehyde to form dioxolanes. Here, we provide a new process that does not require continuous aldehyde input by generating an aldehyde during the procedure, enabling a more sustainable procedure for the overall BDO-to-alkenes reaction network. These alkenes can be further upgraded to generate renewable fuels including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
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